Saccharomyces cerevisiae (also known as Saccharomyces italicus, Saccharomyces oviformis): A species of the genus SACCHAROMYCES, family Saccharomycetaceae, order Saccharomycetales, known as baker's or brewer's yeast. The dried form is used as a dietary supplement.

NIH MeSH · D012441Organisms

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Also known asSaccharomyces italicus · Saccharomyces oviformis · Baker's Yeast · Baker's Yeasts · Yeast, Baker's · Yeast, Baker · Brewer's Yeast · Yeast, Brewer's · S cerevisiae · Baker Yeast · Saccharomyces uvarum var. melibiosus · Candida robusta

Definition

A species of the genus SACCHAROMYCES, family Saccharomycetaceae, order Saccharomycetales, known as baker's or brewer's yeast. The dried form is used as a dietary supplement.

MeSH classification

  • B01.300.107.795.785.800
  • B01.300.930.705.655

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Common questions about Saccharomyces cerevisiae

What does Saccharomyces cerevisiae mean in medicine?
A species of the genus SACCHAROMYCES, family Saccharomycetaceae, order Saccharomycetales, known as baker's or brewer's yeast. The dried form is used as a dietary supplement. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Saccharomyces cerevisiae known by any other names?
Yes. Saccharomyces cerevisiae is also referred to as Saccharomyces italicus, Saccharomyces oviformis, Baker's Yeast, Baker's Yeasts in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Saccharomyces cerevisiae sit in the medical classification?
Saccharomyces cerevisiae falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.300.107.795.785.800, B01.300.930.705.655). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D012441) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗